MSSSV (partner Steven Verveniotis) obtained a defense verdict – in a federal jury trial where ten witnesses testified – in the case of Karen Crowley v. Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District et al, where the plaintiff, a teacher, sued her employer claiming discrimination based upon age in violation of federal and state law, hostile work environment, and unconstitutional retaliation in response to protected speech. After the close of plaintiff’s case, the Judge dismissed the claims of hostile work environment and unconstitutional retaliation in response to protected speech, as well as dismissed the claims asserted against the Assistant Superintendent. The jury then, on its verdict, rejected the claims of state and federal age discrimination as against the school district and as against the Superintendent of Schools.
